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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.54, 1,187.10 and 580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.54, 1,187.10 and 580.40 is: 800.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.54 : 1,187.10 = 580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.54/1,187.10 = 580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.54x = 1,187.10 × 580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.54x = 688,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,992.84/860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.65

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